Ethics in Nursing Research

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What is the primary duty of physicians participating in medical research?

To follow the researcher's personal ethics

To protect the life, health, dignity, integrity, right to self-determination, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information of research subjects (correct)

To obtain financial gain

To conduct trials quickly

What is required prior to clinical trial participation?

A signed contract

A medical background check

A monetary reward

Freely given informed consent (correct)

What is the purpose of an institutional review board (IRB) or independent ethics committee (IEC)?

To deny all research protocols

To review and approve research protocols that ensure ethical treatment of research subjects (correct)

To oversee data collection

To approve any research protocol

What is the primary focus of the Declaration of Helsinki?

Medical research involving human subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition for justifying medical research involving a vulnerable group?

The research is responsive to the health needs or priorities of the vulnerable group and cannot be carried out in a non-vulnerable group. Signup and view all the answers

Who is encouraged to adopt the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki?

Others involved in medical research involving human subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a research protocol in medical research involving human subjects?

To design and justify the research study and ensure the welfare of participants Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for a clinical trial to be conducted?

Favorable opinion from an institutional review board (IRB) or independent ethics committee (IEC) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a research ethics committee in medical research involving human subjects?

To consider, comment, guide, and approve the research protocol before the study begins Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical consideration when conducting medical research involving animals?

The welfare of the animals used for research must be respected Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of scientific research involving human subjects?

The research must be based on a thorough knowledge of the scientific literature and other relevant sources of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a research protocol in ensuring the ethical conduct of medical research?

To clearly describe and justify the research study involving human subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental aspect of respect for persons in the context of research?

Providing opportunities for individuals to make choices Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial element of informed consent that ensures subjects are not coerced or unduly influenced?

Voluntariness of the consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ethical review committees in research?

To protect the rights and welfare of research subjects Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of justice in the context of research?

Fairness in the distribution of benefits and burdens Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of informed consent in research?

Disclosure of all potential risks and benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key consideration in the context of vulnerable populations in research?

Protecting vulnerable populations from exploitation and harm Signup and view all the answers